Imperial Battleship 'emperor's lash', Bridge
Lord Li Feng's fleet was newly formed on an ad-hoc basis, compounded by various deductions from the High Lords Council. Although Sanguinius asked Lord Li Feng if he wanted to kill them all, Lord Li Feng still refused.
Killing people at every turn would actually cause many negative consequences, and he did not want himself or his little girlfriend to become bloodthirsty maniacs. Giving them a hard time later would suffice; there was no need for bloodshed. Moreover, these people were all highly capable; if they were all killed, the Empire might as well close shop.
Lord Li Feng, accompanied by Fides, was inspecting the work on various decks of the battleship. Many of these Navy personnel had very young ranks on their shoulders and sleeves (Navy ranks are usually armbands) and were young in age. Many of them were students fresh out of the Imperial Navy Academy, and quite a few were even cadet soldiers.
At this moment, Lord Li Feng arrived at a large engine room. Standing outside the hatch, Lord Li Feng observed the cadet soldiers lined up, receiving a lecture from their senior classmates... "I am! Fourth-year student Corporal Morishita! I am here to supervise you! We senior students are your best big brothers! If you have any questions you don't understand, we will kindly tell you! Now, everyone state your name and school! Starting with you!"
The first cadet, a blond, blue-eyed one, caught Lord Li Feng's attention... This young man was too handsome, handsomer than Lord Li Feng had imagined.
Golden hair complemented a fair, oval face, with a perfectly sculpted nose and lips, like a masterpiece from an ancient sculptor. His golden hair and icy blue eyes possessed an impressively outstanding beauty.
"Holy Terra, Imperial Palace District First Church Academy! Reinhard von Musel!"
"Good! Very spirited! Next!"
Lord Li Feng looked at the blond cadet. No way! Is it really you? Reinhard! Where's your sister? And your good buddy Siegfried?
Lord Li Feng immediately noticed the cadet next to Reinhard: a handsome young man with fiery red hair and a seemingly warm personality.
"Holy Terra, Imperial Palace District First Church Academy! Siegfried Kircheis!"
"Good! Very spirited! Next!"
Just as Lord Li Feng punched the wall, startling Fides, and while Lord Li Feng was bouncing around at the door, celebrating his two SSR pulls, it was time for the third cadet. This cadet didn't look like a professional soldier; he seemed more like a calm scholar. His slightly curly black hair appeared a bit too long, with the front often falling onto his forehead.
His eyes were dark, sometimes appearing gentle, and other times seeming lost in thought. His build was neither fat nor thin, neither tall nor short; strictly speaking, he was slightly slender.
The cadet, who shared Lord Li Feng's Asian features, spoke. His voice was very soft, as if he wasn't interested in such formalities.
"Terra, Asia Friendship Middle School, Yang Weili."
"Can't hear you!"
"Completely inaudible! Again!"
"So quiet, and you want to pilot a warship!"
Facing the barrage of questions and reprimands from the senior classmates, many cadets looked towards Yang Weili. This behavior also drew scolding from the seniors.
"Don't look away!"
"Is that a proper stance!"
Corporal Morishita also looked at Yang Weili: "What? Didn't hear me! Again!"
Yang Weili had no choice but to straighten his back and shout loudly: "Holy Terra! Asia Friendship Middle School! Yang Weili!"
Fides was frightened watching Lord Li Feng, who was pressed against the door glass with a lecherous expression. She was now worried if Lord Li Feng liked men, because Lord Li Feng was staring at those three handsome cadets, almost drooling.
Lord Li Feng looked inside at the "Golden Winged Lion, Unbeaten Master," and also the "Unbeaten Magician," and the "Red-Haired Siegfried"... Fides then asked:
"Is there something wrong with those Navy cadets?"
"Want... I really want..."
Hearing Lord Li Feng's mumbling, Fides's face immediately flushed... Shameless! He actually likes three men! He already has a beauty like Miss Sanguinius, and she herself secretly harbors affection for him... yet he still likes three men!
(Author: To be honest, if it were Reinhard... it wouldn't be impossible.)
Lord Li Feng immediately pushed the door open and entered. Upon seeing Lord Li Feng walk in, the Navy cadets inside immediately stood up collectively. The senior students who were just acting like big brothers also immediately stood up and saluted collectively.
"Lord Li Feng!"
Lord Li Feng ignored the students and walked directly to the three of them. Lord Li Feng grabbed Reinhard, Siegfried, and Yang Weili's hands, holding their three hands in his palm.
The sudden action and behavior startled the three internally, but then they heard Lord Li Feng say:
"You three! I want you! I've decided! Not even the Emperor can take you away! I said so!"
This statement instantly froze the atmosphere in the room... Actually, Lord Li Feng meant that the three of them should now join his command and serve him.
However... many people in the room thought that Lord Li Feng had taken a liking to these three handsome men and wanted to keep them as male companions at home... After all, many high-ranking officials and nobles on Holy Terra had 'cut sleeve' tendencies and 'dragon-yang' preferences. (Griffith: What about me then?)
The most awkward person at this moment was Yang Weili. Yang Weili tried to pull his hand out, but Lord Li Feng's grip was too strong; he couldn't free it. He found it strange; with his plain appearance, if one were to pick handsome ones, it would be the blond and red-haired ones. Why him?
The naturally naive Siegfried understood Lord Li Feng's meaning; he didn't misinterpret it. He felt this was a good opportunity for him and his good friend Reinhard to achieve their dreams.
Reinhard, however, misunderstood just like Yang Weili. He bit his lip, his eyes dim, filled with humiliation and indignity... But his beloved sister, Anneroger, had entered the Imperial Palace and become a glorious and sacred Imperial Guard. He had to make something of himself, to be able to stand proudly before his sister and tell her that he too had succeeded.
However, when the three of them had their hands held by Lord Li Feng, they all felt that the man in front of them was trustworthy and reliable; he exuded a sense of security.
Reinhard gritted his teeth and whispered, "Yes, Lord Li Feng, I will serve you from now on."
Hearing Reinhard agree, Siegfried also immediately replied, "Alright! Lord Li Feng! I will also serve you."
And Yang Weili, seeing Sister Fides behind Lord Li Feng and the hickey on Lord Li Feng's neck, knew that he had misunderstood the other party; the other party probably needed to find a few agreeable adjutants.
"Understood, Lord Li Feng." Yang Weili could only nod. After all, being Lord Li Feng's adjutant would surely pay much more than his current cadet soldier salary.
Lord Li Feng, seeing the three agree, also said, "Alright, you three, study hard for now. After graduation, I will directly assign you to my command."
At this moment, Reinhard's mind was still reeling; he hadn't fully heard Lord Li Feng's words. He was wondering if sacrificing his dignity for this chance to make something of himself was worth it.
Feeling a pat on his shoulder, Reinhard looked at Lord Li Feng in front of him. Seeing the smile on Lord Li Feng's face and his gentle eyes, for some reason, he felt a slight wavering in his heart...
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